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“It makes no sense to invest in [fossil fuel] companies that undermine our future” quote by Desmond Tutu
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“It makes no sense to invest in [fossil fuel] companies that undermine our future”

Desmond Tutu

About This Quote

Source Speech: Climate Action Call, 2021

Investing in fossil fuels harms future generations and contradicts sustainable goals.

In simple terms: Fossil fuel investment harms the future.

Key Takeaway

Choose sustainable investments.

Themes

environment ethics future planning

Mood

hopeful urgent

Type

activist inspirational

When to use this quote

  • business decisions
  • policy making
  • personal finance
  • education

Key Concepts

climate change investment ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What sustainable alternatives can you support?
  • How can you influence others to invest responsibly?
A Different Perspective

Economic returns may be lower in short term.

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